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Vladimir Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ire

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, which cited the action as unacceptable. Ties between Moscow and Tokyo have soured significantly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian and Chinese ambassadors pledged to oppose attempts to revise World…

The Economic Times

Man arrested at Tokyo airport with 200 lizards hidden in socks

Customs officers at Haneda were put on alert when Mexican national arrived, finding the animals inside socks and rolled in T-shirts

The Independent UK

Tokyo issues angry response as Putin visits disputed islands near Japan

The four islands, occupied by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the war's end, providing the Kremlin with strategic military bases.

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Japan strongly protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands as Russian president tours fish factory

Putin visits Etorofu, known in Russia as Iturup, that Tokyo claims as its own territory

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running

Editorial: A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are useful

The Guardian - UK

Japan brushes off Australian PM's melon drama

TOKYO - Tokyo has played down comments by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart that have triggered a row Down Under, stressing the leaders' good relationship.

Bangkok Post

Kutch Is Where the Rann Ends and the Artisans Begin: Crafts That Belong to No Other Place

The Rann Is the Threshold, Not the DestinationYou arrive at the white desert and think you have arrived at Kutch. The Rann of Kutch is enormous and genuinely strange, a seasonal salt marsh that turns solid and blinding white in winter, stretching toward Pakistan in one direction and the Arabian…

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Nine-way Formula E title fight goes down to the wire in London

Jake Dennis leads a nine-way fight as Formula E heads to London for the season finale, but who is best-placed to take the title?

Motorsport

The nine-way Formula E title fight going down to the wire in London

Jake Dennis leads a nine-way fight as Formula E heads to London for the season finale, but who is best placed to take the title?

Autosport

Not Tokyos, Not Taekwondos—Billie Eilish Makes a Case for an Adidas Samba Sneaker Comeback

The $95 best-sellers are still celebrity-beloved.

Marie Claire

Tokyo used rooftop rainwater and AI-powered spraying to fight extreme urban heat; study finds potential to cool buildings and cut air-conditioning demand and reducing the intensity of heat waves

Rooftop rainwater harvesting: Tokyo's rooftops may offer a new strategy for extreme heat management. Rainwater harvesting and roof sprinkling systems can cool buildings effectively. Machine learning optimizes tank size and sprinkling intensity for better performance. This system's cooling benefits grow significantly during hotter years.

The Economic Times

Tokyo's geisha population fell from about 13,000 in 1940 to around 200 today; one 86-year-old geisha is turning to AI and holograms to keep the culture alive

In a remarkable fusion of tradition and innovation, Japan's oldest geisha, Ikuko, incorporates hologram technology to safeguard her art. By utilizing AI, she is able to stage performances as younger versions of herself amid a concerning decline in geisha numbers in Tokyo. Embracing social media for recruitment, Ikuko pushes for…

The Times of India

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

TOKYO - As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

Bangkok Post

Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, China shuts ports

TOKYO - Typhoon Dolphin lashed southern Okinawa prefecture in Japan on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast.

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‘There’s something appealing about your watch not knowing everything about you’: My 10 days in Japan with a Casio’s ‘dumbwatch’ MUDMASTER

Sometimes, the best travel watch is the one that tracks less, lasts longer, and simply feels right on your wrist

The Times of India

In 1915, Japan planned a forest designed to mature over 150 years; 110,000 volunteers later planted 100,000 donated trees

Nestled in Tokyo, the Meiji Jingu Shrine boasts a sprawling forest that was thoughtfully cultivated over a century ago. This verdant space, nurtured by volunteers who planted 100,000 trees, thrives independently from human interference, promoting biodiversity and supporting urban wildlife. Its existence highlights the importance of sustainable ecological efforts and…

The Economic Times

IRCTC launches 10-day all-inclusive Japan tour package from Delhi starting around Rs 3.46 lakh

IRCTC offers a ten-day escorted tour package to Japan departing September sixth. This all-inclusive holiday covers flights, accommodation, visa, meals, and sightseeing across key cities. Travellers will experience Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, including a bullet train journey. The package starts at ₹3,45,999 per person for triple-sharing accommodation. This tour…

The Economic Times

Air India plots Sept flight comeback, to add frequencies to New York, Tokyo, Milan

Air India will restore most curtailed flights starting September 1. The airline is also adding frequencies on several international routes including Additional services will go to Milan, Frankfurt, and Zurich. Melbourne, Tokyo, and New York. These changes follow a sharp rise in fuel prices earlier.

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Railways Japan Tour Package 2026: Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji & Hiroshima for Rs 3.5 lakh with flights, hotels, buses, meals, guide and insurance included

IRCTC offers meticulously crafted tour packages to Japan specifically designed for Indian travelers. The all-inclusive packages encompass flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Notable upcoming tours feature an extensive 8-night itinerary departing from Delhi and a 9-night adventure starting from Ahmedabad, highlighting iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount…

The Times of India

'Baseless accusations': Beijing protests Japan's assessment of China as 'greatest strategic challenge'

China said it has lodged "serious representations" over Japan's latest defence white paper, accusing Tokyo of portraying Beijing as its "greatest strategic challenge" and making "brazen comments" on Taiwan.

The Times of India

What is 'kokushobi'? Japan's new word for extreme heat after soaring temperatures kill lions and overwhelm hospitals

Amidst deadly heat waves, Japan faces a growing crisis marked by significant hospitalizations and loss of life. These soaring temperatures are thwarting recovery initiatives in earthquake-impacted areas. In a heartbreaking occurrence, three lions at a Tokyo zoo succumbed to the heat. In response, officials have issued a heatstroke warning for…

Euronews

Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out

Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.

Latin Times

U.S. and Japan Team Up for Rare Coordinated Intervention to Halt Yen's Slide

Meta description: "The U.S. and Japan made a rare joint bet to rescue the sinking yen — here's what's driving it, and what could unravel it."

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Basketball Is Taking Over Everything

Go to pretty much any court in Paris, Tokyo, or Melbourne on a Friday afternoon. You’ll hear the same stuff: sneakers dragging on the court, heavy bass from a portable speaker, and balls slapping against chain-link nets. Basketball wasn't always this huge globally. It used to be mainly an American…

Euronews

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

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